Crime in Northwich Leftwich: statistics, rates and trends
1,009 crimes were recorded in Northwich Leftwich in the 12 months to July 2026, 172.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 12% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Northwich Leftwich at a glance
- Crime trends in Northwich Leftwich
- Types of crime in Northwich Leftwich
- Northwich Leftwich compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Northwich Leftwich
- What happened after crimes were reported in Northwich Leftwich
- Population and deprivation in Northwich Leftwich
- Questions about crime in Northwich Leftwich
- About this data
1,009 crimes were recorded in Northwich Leftwich in the 12 months to July 2026, 172.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 12% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 379 reports (38% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Northwich Leftwich has the 294th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Northwich Leftwich | Cheshire West and Chester | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,009 | 27,080 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 172.9 | 72.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -12% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 5,835 | 371,652 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Northwich Leftwich was highest in the year to July 2022 (1,381 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,009). Over the whole period it fell 12%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,009 | 172.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,144 | 196.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,079 | 184.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,276 | 218.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,381 | 236.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,210 | 207.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,306 | 223.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,250 | 214.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,145 | 196.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 89 |
| June 2026 | 79 |
| May 2026 | 83 |
| April 2026 | 90 |
| March 2026 | 77 |
| February 2026 | 47 |
| January 2026 | 94 |
| December 2025 | 84 |
| November 2025 | 87 |
| October 2025 | 98 |
| September 2025 | 84 |
| August 2025 | 97 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Northwich Leftwich over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, shoplifting.
The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-36%) and other theft (-21%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 379 | 65.0 | 1.90 | -9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 163 | 27.9 | 1.82 | +6% |
| Shoplifting | 147 | 25.2 | 3.04 | -14% |
| Public order | 131 | 22.5 | 3.38 | -15% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 44 | 7.5 | 1.11 | -36% |
| Other theft | 42 | 7.2 | 1.13 | -21% |
| Drugs | 33 | 5.7 | 1.73 | -6% |
| Other crime | 17 | 2.9 | 1.38 | -19% |
| Burglary | 15 | 2.6 | 0.73 | -17% |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 1.9 | 1.94 | +38% |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 1.9 | 0.38 | -15% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 1.4 | 1.67 | -43% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 1.0 | 0.61 | +200% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.3 | 0.25 | -87% |
Violence and sexual offences in Northwich Leftwich
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Northwich Leftwich recorded 379 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (65.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 37.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Northwich Leftwich
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Northwich Leftwich recorded 163 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (27.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 16.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Northwich Leftwich
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Northwich Leftwich recorded 147 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 14.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Northwich Leftwich
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Northwich Leftwich recorded 131 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 13.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Northwich Leftwich
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Northwich Leftwich recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Northwich Leftwich
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Northwich Leftwich recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Northwich Leftwich
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Northwich Leftwich recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Northwich Leftwich
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Northwich Leftwich recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Northwich Leftwich
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Northwich Leftwich recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Northwich Leftwich
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Northwich Leftwich recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Northwich Leftwich
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Northwich Leftwich recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Northwich Leftwich
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Northwich Leftwich recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Northwich Leftwich
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Northwich Leftwich recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Northwich Leftwich
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Northwich Leftwich recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 87% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Northwich Leftwich, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Northwich Leftwich.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Northwich Leftwich |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwich Witton | 514 | 100.3 | -42% |
| Rudheath | 227 | 41.6 | -76% |
| Northwich Winnington & Castle | 479 | 52.6 | -70% |
| Davenham, Moulton & Kingsmead | 398 | 34.7 | -80% |
| Hartford & Greenbank | 445 | 46.5 | -73% |
| Marbury | 423 | 37.0 | -79% |
| Shakerley | 278 | 45.1 | -74% |
| Winsford Wharton | 673 | 115.1 | -33% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Northwich Leftwich over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 179 |
| On or near Market Street | 123 |
| On or near Sheath Street | 84 |
| On or near Sandiford Square | 77 |
| On or near Ash Street | 39 |
| On or near A5509 | 37 |
| On or near Waterbank Row | 31 |
| On or near Supermarket | 30 |
| On or near Drillfield Road | 30 |
| On or near Belgrave Road | 23 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Northwich Leftwich over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 314 | 31.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 229 | 22.7% |
| Not recorded | 163 | 16.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 89 | 8.8% |
| Local resolution | 74 | 7.3% |
| Under investigation | 55 | 5.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 43 | 4.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 14 | 1.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 1.0% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.4% |
Northwich Leftwich has an estimated population of 5,835. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Northwich Leftwich sits in decile 4.8, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Northwich Leftwich |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 54.1% |
| Social rented homes | 23.2% |
| Private rented homes | 22.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.8 |
Is Northwich Leftwich a safe place to live?
Northwich Leftwich recorded 172.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Northwich Leftwich?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 379 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (163).
Is crime in Northwich Leftwich going up or down?
Recorded crime in Northwich Leftwich was down 12% on the year before: 1,009 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,144 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Northwich Leftwich?
Northwich Leftwich is policed by Cheshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Northwich Leftwich. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.